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USCGC Bibb

January 01, 1970

The USCGC Bibb (WPG-31) was a 327-foot (100 m) Secretary-Class (also known as "Treasury Class") Coast Guard ship commissioned in 1936. Seven similar "combat cutters" were built and named for secretaries of the United States Treasury. Bibb was named for U.S. Secretary of the Treasury (July 4, 1844 – March 7, 1845) George M. Bibb.

USCGC Bibb (WPG-31)
History
United States
NameBibb
NamesakeGeorge M. Bibb
BuilderCharleston Navy Yard
Laid down15 August 1935
Launched14 January 1937
Commissioned10 March 1937
Decommissioned30 September 1985
FateSunk as an artificial reef off the Florida Keys on 28 November 1987
General characteristics
Class and typeTreasury Class cutter
Displacement2,350 (1936)
Length327' 0"
Beam41' 0"
Draft12' 6" (max.)
Propulsion2 x Westinghouse double-reduction geared turbines; 2 x Babcock & Wilcox sectional express, air-encased, 400 psi, 200° superheat 5,250 (total shaft horse power)
Speed19.5 knots (36.1 km/h)
Range13.0 knots, 7,000 mi (11,000 km) range
Complement
  • 1937: 12 officers, 4 warrants, 107 enlisted
  • 1941: 16 officers, 5 warrants, 202 enlisted
  • 1966: 10 officers, 3 warrants, 133 enlisted.
Sensors and
processing systems
  • Radar: (1945) SK, SG-1; (1966) AN/SPS-29D, AN/SPA-52.
  • Fire Control Radar: (1945) Mk-26; (1966) Mk-26 MOD 4
  • Sonar: (1945) QC series; (1966) SQS-11
Electronic warfare
& decoys		HF/DF: (1943)
Armament
Aircraft carried
  • Curtiss SOC-4, USCG No. V172 (1937–1938)
  • Grumman JF-2, USCG No. V146 (1939–)

History edit

Bibb saw service in World War II. The ship fought in the Battle of the Atlantic serving as a convoy escort. In February 1943, the convoy came under attack and the SS Henry R. Mallory was torpedoed. Capt. Raney ignored the order to leave the survivors and went back and rescued 202 men from the icy waters. In 1944 Bibb provided convoy escort between the United States and North Africa — mainly to Bizerte in Tunisia. In January 1945 Bibb left Charleston, South Carolina for service in the Pacific theater where, as an AGC, she served temporarily as the flagship for Commander, Mine Craft, Pacific Fleet. Bibb is credited with destroying one Japanese kamikaze aircraft in action at Karema Retto.

In peacetime the Bibb spent time on ocean station providing weather information and beacons to trans-Atlantic traffic. While on ocean station, the Bibb came to the rescue of the airliner, the Bermuda Sky Queen. In the Vietnam War, the Bibb transported John Kerry after he was shot on his Swift boat.

Fate edit

Bibb was decommissioned in 1985 and remained docked until it was transported to the Florida Keys for use as an artificial reef. The ship was sunk in November 1987 just outside the coral reef tract, about six miles (10 km) offshore of the island of Key Largo. It lies on its side at a depth of about 130 feet (40 m). Nearby, a second Treasury-Class ship, the USCGC Duane (WPG-33) was also sunk as an artificial reef.

The Bibb rests at 24°59.71′N 80°22.77′W / 24.99517°N 80.37950°W / 24.99517; -80.37950.

Noteworthy crewmembers edit

Among those serving on Bibb was James A. Watson, a rear admiral who was the onsite ranking officer in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Watson was an Engineering Officer/Student Engineer (1978–1980).[1][2]

World War II convoys escorted edit

Convoy Escort Group Dates Notes
SC 81 5 May 1942[3] Iceland shuttle
ON 97 13–16 May 1942[4] Iceland shuttle
SC 84 17 May 1942[3] Iceland shuttle
SC 85 6 June 1942[3] Iceland shuttle
ON 106 24–27 June 1942[4] Iceland shuttle
ON 110 7–11 July 1942[4] Iceland shuttle
ON 124 24-27 Aug 1942[4] Iceland shuttle
SC 97 29 Aug-1 Sept 1942[3] Iceland shuttle
ON 132 21-24 Sept 1942[4] Iceland shuttle
SC 101 28-30 Sept 1942[3] Iceland shuttle
ON 140 19-24 Oct 1942[4] Iceland shuttle
SC 105 25-26 Oct 1942[3] Iceland shuttle
Convoy SC 107 5-7 Nov 1942[3] Iceland shuttle
ON 144 8-15 Nov 1942[4] Iceland shuttle
ON 148 25-28 Nov 1942[4] Iceland shuttle
Convoy SC 118 1-9 Feb 1943[3] Iceland shuttle
HX 226 19-20 Feb 1943[5] Iceland shuttle
ON 169 25-27 Feb 1943[4] Iceland shuttle
HX 227 1–3 March 1943[5] Iceland shuttle
Convoy SC 121 9–10 March 1943[3] Iceland shuttle
Convoys HX 229/SC 122 21–23 March 1943[5] Iceland shuttle
ON 173 31 March-3 April 1943[4] Iceland shuttle

In popular culture edit

The USCGC Bibb appeared in the 1952 film Walk East on Beacon at the film's climactic end.

References edit

  1. ^ "USCG: Flag/SES Bios - Commander Coast Guard Atlantic Area". Uscg.mil. 2010-05-26. from the original on 2010-03-26. Retrieved 2010-06-12.
  2. ^ "USCG Bibb". U.S. Coast Guard Cutter History. United States CoastGuard. from the original on 2017-04-30. Retrieved 2012-12-12.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i "SC convoys". Andrew Hague Convoy Database. from the original on 2011-05-20. Retrieved 2011-06-21.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "ON convoys". Andrew Hague Convoy Database. from the original on 2011-09-29. Retrieved 2011-06-19.
  5. ^ a b c "HX convoys". Andrew Hague Convoy Database. from the original on 2011-05-20. Retrieved 2011-06-19.

External links edit

  • Bibb shipmates association
  • uscg.mil/history: USCGC Bibb
  • history.navy.mil: USCGC Bibb

January 01, 1970
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The USCGC Bibb WPG 31 was a 327 foot 100 m Secretary Class also known as Treasury Class Coast Guard ship commissioned in 1936 Seven similar combat cutters were built and named for secretaries of the United States Treasury Bibb was named for U S Secretary of the Treasury July 4 1844 March 7 1845 George M Bibb USCGC Bibb WPG 31 History United States NameBibb NamesakeGeorge M Bibb BuilderCharleston Navy Yard Laid down15 August 1935 Launched14 January 1937 Commissioned10 March 1937 Decommissioned30 September 1985 FateSunk as an artificial reef off the Florida Keys on 28 November 1987 General characteristics Class and typeTreasury Class cutter Displacement2 350 1936 Length327 0 Beam41 0 Draft12 6 max Propulsion2 x Westinghouse double reduction geared turbines 2 x Babcock amp Wilcox sectional express air encased 400 psi 200 superheat 5 250 total shaft horse power Speed19 5 knots 36 1 km h Range13 0 knots 7 000 mi 11 000 km range Complement1937 12 officers 4 warrants 107 enlisted 1941 16 officers 5 warrants 202 enlisted 1966 10 officers 3 warrants 133 enlisted Sensors and processing systemsRadar 1945 SK SG 1 1966 AN SPS 29D AN SPA 52 Fire Control Radar 1945 Mk 26 1966 Mk 26 MOD 4 Sonar 1945 QC series 1966 SQS 11 Electronic warfare amp decoysHF DF 1943 Armament1936 2 5 in 127 mm 51 cal guns 2 6 pounder guns 1 x 1 pounder gun 1966 1 x 5 38 caliber gun single MK 52 MOD 3 director 1 x 10 1 Hedgehog 2 x P amp S Mk 32 MOD 5 TT 4 x Mk 44 MOD 1 torpedoes 2 x 50 cal M2 Browning MG 2 x MK 13 high altitude parachute flare mortars Aircraft carriedCurtiss SOC 4 USCG No V172 1937 1938 Grumman JF 2 USCG No V146 1939 Contents 1 History 2 Fate 3 Noteworthy crewmembers 4 World War II convoys escorted 5 In popular culture 6 References 7 External linksHistory editBibb saw service in World War II The ship fought in the Battle of the Atlantic serving as a convoy escort In February 1943 the convoy came under attack and the SS Henry R Mallory was torpedoed Capt Raney ignored the order to leave the survivors and went back and rescued 202 men from the icy waters In 1944 Bibb provided convoy escort between the United States and North Africa mainly to Bizerte in Tunisia In January 1945 Bibb left Charleston South Carolina for service in the Pacific theater where as an AGC she served temporarily as the flagship for Commander Mine Craft Pacific Fleet Bibb is credited with destroying one Japanese kamikaze aircraft in action at Karema Retto In peacetime the Bibb spent time on ocean station providing weather information and beacons to trans Atlantic traffic While on ocean station the Bibb came to the rescue of the airliner the Bermuda Sky Queen In the Vietnam War the Bibb transported John Kerry after he was shot on his Swift boat Fate editBibb was decommissioned in 1985 and remained docked until it was transported to the Florida Keys for use as an artificial reef The ship was sunk in November 1987 just outside the coral reef tract about six miles 10 km offshore of the island of Key Largo It lies on its side at a depth of about 130 feet 40 m Nearby a second Treasury Class ship the USCGC Duane WPG 33 was also sunk as an artificial reef The Bibb rests at 24 59 71 N 80 22 77 W 24 99517 N 80 37950 W 24 99517 80 37950 Noteworthy crewmembers editAmong those serving on Bibb was James A Watson a rear admiral who was the onsite ranking officer in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill Watson was an Engineering Officer Student Engineer 1978 1980 1 2 World War II convoys escorted editConvoy Escort Group Dates Notes SC 81 5 May 1942 3 Iceland shuttle ON 97 13 16 May 1942 4 Iceland shuttle SC 84 17 May 1942 3 Iceland shuttle SC 85 6 June 1942 3 Iceland shuttle ON 106 24 27 June 1942 4 Iceland shuttle ON 110 7 11 July 1942 4 Iceland shuttle ON 124 24 27 Aug 1942 4 Iceland shuttle SC 97 29 Aug 1 Sept 1942 3 Iceland shuttle ON 132 21 24 Sept 1942 4 Iceland shuttle SC 101 28 30 Sept 1942 3 Iceland shuttle ON 140 19 24 Oct 1942 4 Iceland shuttle SC 105 25 26 Oct 1942 3 Iceland shuttle Convoy SC 107 5 7 Nov 1942 3 Iceland shuttle ON 144 8 15 Nov 1942 4 Iceland shuttle ON 148 25 28 Nov 1942 4 Iceland shuttle Convoy SC 118 1 9 Feb 1943 3 Iceland shuttle HX 226 19 20 Feb 1943 5 Iceland shuttle ON 169 25 27 Feb 1943 4 Iceland shuttle HX 227 1 3 March 1943 5 Iceland shuttle Convoy SC 121 9 10 March 1943 3 Iceland shuttle Convoys HX 229 SC 122 21 23 March 1943 5 Iceland shuttle ON 173 31 March 3 April 1943 4 Iceland shuttleIn popular culture editThe USCGC Bibb appeared in the 1952 film Walk East on Beacon at the film s climactic end References edit USCG Flag SES Bios Commander Coast Guard Atlantic Area Uscg mil 2010 05 26 Archived from the original on 2010 03 26 Retrieved 2010 06 12 USCG Bibb U S Coast Guard Cutter History United States CoastGuard Archived from the original on 2017 04 30 Retrieved 2012 12 12 a b c d e f g h i SC convoys Andrew Hague Convoy Database Archived from the original on 2011 05 20 Retrieved 2011 06 21 a b c d e f g h i j ON convoys Andrew Hague Convoy Database Archived from the original on 2011 09 29 Retrieved 2011 06 19 a b c HX convoys Andrew Hague Convoy Database Archived from the original on 2011 05 20 Retrieved 2011 06 19 External links editBibb shipmates association uscg mil history USCGC Bibb history navy mil USCGC Bibb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title USCGC Bibb amp oldid 1221507064, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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